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Yaakov Lappin

Yaakov Lappin

Yaakov Lappin is an Israel-based military affairs correspondent and analyst. He is the in-house analyst at the Miryam Institute; a research associate at the Alma Research and Education Center; and a research associate at the Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic Studies at Bar-Ilan University. He is a frequent guest commentator on international television news networks, including Sky News and i24 News. Lappin is the author of Virtual Caliphate: Exposing the Islamist State on the Internet. Follow him at: www.patreon.com/yaakovlappin.

Despite significant degradation, Israeli observers warn that Hezbollah retains the capability for localized cross-border raids.
According to a report by former senior U.S. commanders, Israel’s military operation in Gaza has been “effective and legal,” but better communication is needed to counteract negative public perceptions.
Historical failures raise well-founded doubts about the ability of such forces to deal with terror movements.
The military is evaluating indications that the deadly fire may have been caused by secondary detonations, says IDF official.
While the courts have shown a disturbing willingness to cooperate with “lawfare” initiatives against Israel, this has had no obvious influence on the IDF’s operation in Rafah.
Whichever path Israel’s War Cabinet chooses, it is deeply dangerous that northern Israel has become a no-go zone.
Israeli observers differ on Egypt’s role regarding the estimated 50 tunnels linking Gaza to Sinai, but agree the situation must be managed cautiously.
Despite the reservations regarding this option, all other options are highly unrealistic in current conditions in Gaza.
The Israeli military is ramping up operations throughout the Gaza Strip.